Back in April when we gave Darcy the job, he said he would begin at the end of June. Sure enough, on June 23 we received a call from him saying he would be able to start on June 25. He was at our house that day at 8:30 a.m. as promised.

Darcy was there every day, all day. When he had to leave to pick up topsoil or plants or river rock, the two young men he had working with him continued to work quietly and efficiently.

Darcy asked me many questions throughout the process to make sure his vision for the project was also my vision. When I had questions or wanted to make changes, he advised me accordingly. He is very knowledgeable.

As my husband says, “Anything they destroyed, they fixed.” For instance, they had to remove some of my back fence to get the backhoe into the yard. Tthe gate didn’t close properly before but now, after Darcy and his men put the fence back together, the gate works better than ever! They spent the extra time to make sure it was fixed properly. Awesome!

We were very impressed with the two young men Darcy had working with him. They worked hard in the hot sun and even chatted back and forth with Darcy offering opinions and sharing their own knowledge.

Every evening before they left, they spent a great deal of time sweeping the road in front of our house, tidying up the backyard and tidying up after they had lunch on the back deck. That was very important to me. Even the backhoe was parked in a nice tidy manner overnight. I loved it!

Darcy even remembered things that I had forgotten, thank goodness! Once when we were discussing the project, he went home that night and went through the emails he and I had exchanged early on in the design phase to verify things we had discussed.

Darcy shared his knowledge and expertise many times when I had questions. He was open to discussion and to making changes if they were appropriate for our particular project. Also, he wasn’t one to stand around and chat. He worked very hard and was very focused.

We found out about Cavan Hills Landscaping and the owner, Darcy Beck, several years ago.

We wanted to have the front entrance and the border of our driveway finished with interlocking brick. He prepared and reviewed a plan with us which resulted in a “one of a kind” look and feel. We decided to have the work done in two phases, one year apart. He didn’t try to talk us into the whole job at one time and the work went without a hitch, on time and on budget.

When it came time to do major landscaping of our backyard, we called Darcy. He suggested we use the services of a landscape architect colleague of his to develop the concept. It was very good advice and we liked the ideas they came up with. We received an estimate and scheduled a time for the work to begin.

The weather was not co-operative, but when it finally improved, Darcy prevailed. The job took longer than anticipated, but there were no increases in the estimate due to this.

After a year of maturing we are very happy with the result and would not hesitate to use Cavan Hills Landscaping again. In fact, we have already asked Darcy to drop by in 2013 to quote on some more work in our front yard.

I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for the great work you’ve done on our entrance. We’re extremely happy with the job you and your crew have done. We can tell the work was done with care and precision, and everyone who has seen it says the same. Anyone who asks, we will be recommending you for the job!

Working with Darcy and his crew was an amazing experience. He came to our house and viewed our new deck and within minutes he came up with a design for a patio that was absolutely gorgeous and suited our space perfectly. His creativity is amazing and infectious. We never had to worry about whether the job was done right or properly or that the materials he picked were substandard. Our patio, walkway and stairs are beautiful. The river rock gardens are a design element we would never have thought of. We live beside a walkway and continue to get many compliments on our outdoor space. Thank you, Darcy and crew for giving us an amazing outdoor space. We hope we were as good to work with you as you were. We can’t wait to have you back to re-design the entrance to our house.

We decided to have our flagstone porch and walkway redone as it was starting to crumble. We admired work Darcy had done for our neighbour and decided to call him to see what he might design for us. We were very pleased with the creative drawings that Darcy presented and hired him to begin the work in the fall of 2012. The result is a walkway that is beautiful and open, with soft lines that have created a much more welcoming entrance to our home. We have received many compliments on both the porch and walkway.

Darcy’s outgoing personality and community approach made a real impression and provided us the confidence to award him our landscaping project.

The project included changes in grade requiring armour stone walls, flagstone steps, grading of slopes and driveway and the creation of planting beds for trees, shrubs and perennials.

Working from a professional landscape plan, Darcy used his site experience and knowledge of materials to alter the design to create a result that was beyond our expectation while at the same time, maintaining budget and schedule.

Thank you for the great job you did on our home landscaping. Your creative abilities and attention to detail were invaluable in helping us to come up with the design that suited us and our yard perfectly. Your hard work insured that this major project was finished on time. We continue to get lots of compliments on the great landscaping we have. Thank you.

I would recommend Cavan Hills landscaping unequivocally. The job was done with complete professionalism and each stage was explained to me. It was obvious that the workers took pride in their job. When it was finished, we were very pleased. Even my neighbour came over to mention “How do you like our wall? It was a job that needed doing and it was done well! We were very satisfied.

We were thrilled working with Darcy and his crew from the conceptual stage right through to the final stone being laid. His questions and ideas helped focus us on what we really wanted in our landscaping project. Every night over the two week period, the worksite was tidy and a progress report was given. We would gladly recommend Caving Hills Landscaping to anyone looking for a first class job.

When we needed a change in the look of our business store front, we contacted Cavan Hills Landscaping. The owner, Darcy Beck, responded promptly to our request for ideas and a quote. After agreeing on the overall look, Darcy and his crew took over. They came when they said they would come and they did what they said they would do. Darcy was very knowledgeable and helpful with our design, and completed the job on time and within budget. When we needed extensive landscaping around our pool and back yard area at our residence, there was no hesitation about who would do the job. When the work was completed, we had a whole new look and many comments from friends, family and neighbours.

We would highly recommend Darcy for your future landscaping needs, and would enjoy working with him again if any future work is needed.

I can’t express the exceptional high quality and professional workmanship that Darcy Beck, owner of Cavan Hills Landscaping & Interlocking Stone, did for me. I absolutely love my interlocking front entrance and driveway, enhanced with a simplistic garden. I have received numerous compliments and inquiries. Darcy is a pioneer in his trade.

Being Italian, my father (familiar and experienced in this trade) drove from Toronto to inspect the work I had contracted out. Dad’s response: “I don’t have to watch over them. Darcy knows what he is doing.”

The attention to detail Darcy provides is quite impressive. His work crew are friendly and they get the work done on time and on budget. I would say the pride and passion Darcy has for his work is quite remarkable.

Cathy and I were very pleased with Darcy’s work. He has completed two separate projects at our home and we were completely satisfied both times. He is honest and communicates well in helping the client with the decision process. He was on time with the completion date and handled any extras in a professional manner. I would highly recommend Cavan Hills Landscaping.

We love our tumbled stone driveway. Given what was there before (a mud hole in spring), Cavan Hills has done an outstanding job in leveling and producing a three car driveway in what was a 1.5 size before. And it’s LEVEL! The design is exceptional. We were uncertain how it could work given the original state of the area, but we now consider Darcy a stone artist. He suggested the overall design and curves – which were perfect for the lot and our old house and the existing elements. If we had to do it again I would let Darcy choose it all – design, stone, whatever he thinks. The crew was great and they were fast, and on budget. I will not hesitate to have Cavan Hills back to do a patio area, garden or landscaping. Call Darcy before they get booked years ahead!

Darcy Beck, owner of Cavan Hills Landscaping, did an absolutely fantastic job at our home from start to finish. Darcy’s work ethic, attention to detail and creativity combined to transform the look of our home. The stonework and gardens provide an inviting, interesting and artistic landscape. We have received numerous enquiries and compliments. Thank you Darcy for an amazing piece of work!

Cavan Hills Landscaping did a great job with our interlock stone; we were pleased with the design and craftsmanship. Darcy’s dependability and his follow through were most impressive. Thank you for a great job.

After looking at the workmanship of a number of landscaping companies, we chose Cavan Hills Landscaping. We were not disappointed! The workmanship was excellent – employees cooperative – cost was more than competitive when compared to other suppliers. We highly recommend Cavan Hills Landscaping to anyone.

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Cavan Hills Landscaping based in Peterborough and The Kawarthas specializes in interlocking paver stonework, natural stone, gardens, customized landscaping design, backyard patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, front entrances and more. A UNILOCK® authorized contractor. All of our projects are accompanied with a three year written guarantee and the stone products include a manufacturer's lifetime guarantee.